Towards the end of Christmas vacation, I start to wonder how I am going to get these guys back into the routine of school. It seems to always be so tough those first few weeks days. I do NOT look forward to that first Monday, as I am sure most teachers dread it. But I have to tell you… this year… it just wasn’t bad at all!

(Goofballs!)

I was shocked Monday at the smoothness and joy we had that day. On Tuesday I didn’t know what to expect… but it was great as well! And so on throughout the whole week!! Amazing. Who would have thunk it?

So… now I am trying to figure out what made it so good.

You know… when you find something that works… keep it!! I just don’t know what it was!! Could be the walks we started taking every day. Could be the scripture we are memorizing. Could be that I put myself on computer restriction! Could also be that my “blue mood” is much better. Or it could just be that they are growing up, maturing, and making better choices.

Hummm.

Well, what ever it was… I surly hope it is still here with us for next week. This was nice. And I needed nice this week!

I am a mother to four boys, and a teacher to the three youngest. I enjoy really KNOWING my kids and finding each of their unique talents. I went into homeschooling kicking and screaming many years ago, and you couldn't pay me to give it up now. Teaching these boys about their Savior, and making them into great Christian Warriors is my most important duty.

I am also an artist and love to create things big and small. In the way that most women can't get enough shoes, jewelry and clothes... I can never have too many art supplies! :)

Jesus is the center of our home, and there is no way I could do what I do with out the assurance that He is with me everyday. Ever since we brought Him into our home, there has been an undeniable peace here. Not that nothing goes wrong, or that we don't get sad, mad or angry. We do. But there is an underlying peace from Him that gives us the courage to keep going when the world seems to be crumbling around us.

This blog is just some of what our journey along life's path entails - as time allows, of course.

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Chiari Malformation

I would also like to bring attention to Chiari Malformation II. A rare birth defect that causes the brainstem and cerebellum to develop down in the spinal column instead of up in the skull - where they belong. Therefore compacting the spine, brain stem, cerebellum and possibly blocking the spinal fluid.

Read the story about our son with Chiari Malformation titled Gare-Bear's Chiari Journey in the tabs above, or in the pages below.